Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is entering an important new phase. With strong clinical foundations and a renewed sense of ambition, we have an opportunity to strengthen local acute services while growing our contribution as a teaching, research and specialist healthcare organisation serving communities across Hull, the East Riding and the wider Humber region.



As Chief Medical Officer, you will join the unitary Board as a voting member and play a defining role within a newly forming Executive team. Working alongside the Chief Executive and clinical leaders, you will help shape the Trust's future: setting strategic direction, developing ambitious clinical and medical workforce strategies, and ensuring the professional voice of our medical and dental workforce is heard from ward to Board.



This is an opportunity to make a visible and lasting difference. You will champion clinical excellence, quality improvement and patient safety, strengthen medical engagement, and create the conditions for clinicians to lead, innovate and deliver sustainable change. Your influence will also extend across our ambitions for research, education and digital transformation, as well as deeper partnerships across the wider health and care system.



We are seeking an exceptional medical leader with senior level NHS experience and a strong track record in a complex acute environment. You will combine strategic insight, sound judgement and professional credibility with the ability to navigate complexity, build trusted relationships and unite colleagues behind a clear and compelling vision.



Above all, you will be a compassionate, open and inclusive leader, energised by possibility and ambitious for our patients, people and communities. For the right person, this is an unique opportunity to help build a stronger, more confident organisation and create a meaningful legacy for healthcare across Hull, the East Riding and the wider Humber region.



For further information about the organisation and this exciting opportunity, including details of how to apply, or for a confidential conversation, please contact Will McAlpine at will.mcalpine@gatenbysanderson.com or Emily Smith at emily.smith@gatenbysanderson.com at GatenbySanderson.




Closing date for applications: 9am Monday 16th November




Final interviews: Wednesday 9th December 2026



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Documents

Fit and Proper Person Declaration - New.docx

Recruitment Timetable



Closing date

9am Monday 16th November



Final panel

Wednesday 9th December 2026




How to Apply

• Please submit an up to date copy of your CV, along with a Supporting Statement that addresses the criteria set out in the person specification, using examples to demonstrate how you meet the essential requirements.


• A completed fit and proper person form - the template can be downloaded from the same place as the job description.


• Detail any employment or education gaps.


• You should provide the names, positions, organisations, and contact details for your referees, which must be your line managers and include your current and most recent employer. The referees should cover at least two roles as the minimum. Please note, should you be appointed, you will be required to provide references covering your last 6 years of employment as per the new NHS Fit and Proper Person regulations. Where there have been gaps in employment, this six year period will be extended accordingly. Referees will only be contacted for those proceeding to the final stage - we will always gain your permission before we contact referees.


• Let us know any difficulty you may have with the indicative timetable.


• Check that your contact details are correct before you submit.

Once you have submitted your application, you will receive an automated email to confirm that you have applied. If you do not receive this email, please make contact with GatenbySanderson.




Acceptable use of AI



Candidates may use AI tools to support proofreading, editing and presentation. However, all application materials should represent the candidate's own experience, perspectives and leadership thinking. We are seeking original and authentic responses, and applicants should ensure that any submission reflects their own analysis, judgement and vision for the role.